Another factor that pushes python forward among people for whom programming is a means not an end is that it is a primary scripting language for Ubuntu and is heavily used in the Red hat descended distros as well...
On some level choice of programming language is irrelevant, since any specified functionality can be written in any turing complete language. Arguments about programming language are arguments about style rather than substance.
I suspect that the python vs. ruby debate is like arguing about whether keyboards or guitar are superior musical instruments. They both have their place and the world would be sadder and smaller place if either one went missing.
On some level choice of programming language is irrelevant, since any specified functionality can be written in any turing complete language. Arguments about programming language are arguments about style rather than substance.
I suspect that the python vs. ruby debate is like arguing about whether keyboards or guitar are superior musical instruments. They both have their place and the world would be sadder and smaller place if either one went missing.